Merchant Growth & Category Strategy Associate

Marketing in Ireland community; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Temu is hiring a Business Development Associate to grow and manage relationships with merchandise partners, manufacturers and brands. The role blends relationship management with data‑driven category analysis to shape market strategy and increase platform value.

You will guide partners in market positioning, product planning and brand marketing, and develop innovative ideas based on the current state of each category.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of operational experience, including brand management or platform operations
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to summarise conclusions
• Excellent problem solving, self motivation, and adaptability
• Ability to manage logistics during high-demand periods

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with merchandise partners, manufacturers and brands
• Focus on category selection to increase overall platform value
• Assist merchandise partners in establishing themselves on the platform and scaling their growth
• Guide partners in market positioning, product planning, brand marketing and operational strategy
• Propose innovative ideas based on the current state of each category
• Create and implement projects through resource integration and merchant guidance
• Conduct industry analysis reports and explore potential customer needs through data analysis
• Adjust strategies based on market trends and analytical findings

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Project management

Job description

Temu is hiring a Business Development Associate to grow and manage relationships with merchandise partners, manufacturers and brands. The role blends relationship management with data‑driven category analysis to shape market strategy and increase platform value.

You will guide partners in market positioning, product planning and brand marketing, and develop innovative ideas based on the current state of each category.